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scant

/skˈænt/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

adjective

  1. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
    “a light pound”

verb

  1. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
  2. limit in quality or quantity
  3. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
    “stint with the allowance”

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Words that rhyme with scant

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